Update 29-10The Observer on Franzen at the NYC Memorial: Jonathan Franzen Remembers David Foster Wallace DFW blurb in promotional pamphlet for the Great Discoveries series about his book Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity (Thanks, Douglas) Furious Seasons - Psych Meds Save Lives Gawker - on the released report Add new comment
Autopsy ReportThe Smoking Gun has published the autopsy report. Please note that this is an autopsy report, and as such contains explicit reference to things many of you may find upsetting. I've thought long and hard about posting the link below, but what it has come down to is that I know visitors to this site are, for the most part, people who care greatly about David Foster Wallace and his works. I would also rather know that interested readers found this report after visiting here, and remembering that David Foster Wallace, from everything we've read, heard and know about him, was a good person. His life should not be defined by his final moments. I fear that wider reports about the link below will focus on the details of his last moments, rather than the insight with which he left us through his writing. If anything, think about donating to the college trust fund DFW set up for his nieces. I can give you the address if you contact me directly (I have been asked not to post it directly on the site). Autopsy report via The Smoking Gun Vancouver Remembrance AudioLalo Espejo reflects on the evening. Some great audio clips recorded by Anu Sahota of people who attended the Vancouver remembrance. Big shout-out to Ryan, great to hear first hand about the Amherst pieces.
NYC Memorial LinksLinks about the NYC Memorial: CNN Fellow Authors remember David Foster Wallace New York Times Books Remembering Writer of 'Infinite Jest' New York Times Books Paper Cuts - Practically Painful English Publishers Weekly Friends and Colleagues Celebrate Foster Wallace Band of Thebes Service Programme and Reflection Thanks to everyone over at wallace-l for their recounts too. It is not often that I wish I did not live so far away from DFW central. The last few days have left me feeling so far away. Please hit the contact link if anyone is interested in an Australian meetup. Maybe we can get some people together in Canberra... BTW I have not missed all the emails and links you have all been sending me. I'm a bit behind on the updates and trying to focus on memorial feedback right at the moment. Amherst College Memorial AudioIn Memoriam: David Foster Wallace '85 Audio found here (I've read the RS piece. Shattered. Buy it. Read it.)
New York DFW Memorial Oct 23rdFriends and fellow writers will speak in remembrance and appreciation of the life of David Foster Wallace in a memorial service held by Little, Brown and open to the public, scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd, at 4pm at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU. (I'd love to post any reports for readers that attend, this also applies for the Vancouver remembrance.)
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